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Part Time Engineer information
How do part-time engineers typically balance project responsibilities with limited working hours?
What Does a Part-Time Engineer Do?
Part-time engineers develop and monitor the construction of the functional aspects of a product, structure, or system for their company or client. Unlike full-time engineers, part-time engineers typically work thirty hours or less a week. Specific job duties vary, depending on their specific engineering industry. For example, civil engineers design, construct, and maintain large infrastructure projects for municipalities and other agencies, such as bridges, highways, and airports. As the structures wear down, civil engineers reevaluate the needs of the area and may redesign the current structure or create a new system. Electrical engineers draft plans for electrical systems. Once the systems are created and installed, electrical engineers may also be responsible for maintaining the system to ensure it continues to run efficiently.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Engineer, and why are they important?
What is the difference between Part Time Engineer vs Contract Engineer?
| Aspect | Part Time Engineer | Contract Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires relevant engineering degree and certifications | Similar credentials, often with additional contractual agreements |
| Work Environment | Usually works on-site or remotely for multiple employers, flexible hours | Works on specific projects for a set duration, often on-site |
| Employer Usage | Employers hire part-time for ongoing or intermittent tasks | Employers hire contractors for project-based work |
Both Part Time Engineers and Contract Engineers share similar credentials and work environments, but differ mainly in employment structure and duration. Part Time Engineers typically work flexible hours for multiple employers, while Contract Engineers focus on specific projects for a fixed period.
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Job description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Engineering Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)
Role Title
Adjunct Faculty
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
286A0TBD
Agency
Virginia Western Community College
Division
Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location
Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range
Per credit hour rate is determined based on qualifications.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Hours and days vary based on course offerings and enrollment. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses
Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Engineering Adjunct Faculty in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Engineering adjunct faculty are needed to teach college-level courses in-person on the main Virginia Western campus, or a hybrid class where lectures are online and labs are in-person on the main Virginia Western campus. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education. In addition, faculty are expected to be active participants in departmental communication.
Review of applications will occur when an adjunct faculty need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled and/or the closing date of this posting.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Must possess a Master's degree in Engineering.
All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Considerations
Teaching experience at the college level.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_2992P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/03/2026
Job Close Date
02/02/2027
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name
hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college work completed.
We must receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the on-line application, please upload a document to indicate that the transcripts will be mailed. The application will not be accepted without this "required" documentation. Please note that official transcripts are required of selected candidates at time of hire.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: http://www.virginiawestern.edu/hr/careeropenings.php. Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: "711" or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/92929
About Virginia Western Community College
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Industry
Colleges, universities, and professional schools
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Roanoke, VA, US
Year founded
1966